Senior Coastal Engineer (PE)

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Houston
May 14, 2026
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer (PE) to join our nationally ranked team of coastal and waterfront professionals across the United States. We're looking for individuals passionate about restoring and protecting coastlines through innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions. About the Role As a Senior Coastal Engineer, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering complex dredging, navigation, beach nourishment, and coastal restoration projects. You'll bring deep technical expertise and project leadership to initiatives that create lasting environmental and economic impact, while mentoring teams and collaborating across disciplines. Key Responsibilities Lead analysis and design for: Dredging and navigation projects Coastal processes and beach nourishment design Coastal restoration and resilience initiatives Develop: Channel layouts and alignments Borrow area design and dredging production estimates Placement area and beneficial use designs Provide project and task management on complex assignments Perform and oversee: Advanced wave, sediment transport, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling Coastal project and channel development design Lead preparation of: Engineering plans, specifications, and design calculations Technical reports, memos, and client deliverables Collect, analyze, and present data to clients, stakeholders, and in public forums Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams on medium to large projects Serve as Project Manager on larger efforts, as needed Support business development by preparing: Proposals Scopes of work Cost estimates Preferred Qualifications Masters or PhD degree in Coastal, Ocean, or Civil engineering preferred Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments Experience with the application of artificial intelligence software to coastal and marine modeling. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria Experience in FEMA studies a plus Excellent writing and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a project team An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $102,312 - $194,880 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Primary Location : United States-Texas-Houston Other Locations : United States-Washington-Everett, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-New York-New York, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Georgia-Savannah, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Mississippi-Flowood, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette Industry : Water Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Coastal Engineering Job Posting : May 13, 2026